Wormseed Herbal Remedies
Adding a few fresh or dried leaves to beans while cooking is said to help eliminate gas. The seed is used in traditional Mexican medicine to rid intestinal parasites. The oil extracted from the seed was formerly used to treat pinworms, but is highly toxic. A mild tea from the seeds or leaves is safe when used under the guidance of an experienced herbalist.
Wormseed Proper Dose
| Type | Dossage |
| Wormseed Fresh Leaves | 1-2 Leaves |
Wormseed Reference Information
| Latin Name | Chenopodium ambrosioides |
| Other Names | Epazote |
| Part Used | Leaf, Seed |
| Herb Forms | Bulk herb. |
| Affects | Digestive system |
| Cautions | Seeds and seed oil are toxic. |
| Botanical Info | A strong-smelling annual or perennial with fern-like oblong to ovate leaves and flowers arranged in interrupted spikes. |
Supporting Research
Weiss, R. 1988. Herbal Medicine. Beaconsfield, England: Beaconsfield Publishers.